Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 236: Ukraine calls for sanctions against Iran over alleged drone sales to Russia

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran parliament fact-finding committee: Mahsa Amini didn’t die of blows to body

The Iranian parliament’s fact-finding committee has released a report on the death of Mahsa Amini, confirming the results of an earlier investigation by Iran’s forensic organization that the young Iranian woman did not die of blows to any part of her body by the police.

Officials say situation ‘under control’ at Tehran’s Evin prison, 8 injured

The situation is under control at Evin prison in the Iranian capital Tehran after a brawl and an ensuing fire broke out in one of the wards on Saturday evening, the Iranian Judiciary’s media center reported.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 235

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran Police say officials probing alleged sexual harassment of women by officer

The Police Department of Tehran has responded to complaints about harrowing of a female protester by an officer in charge of restoring law and order in the streets in Tehran.

Iran condemns Macron’s remarks about riots, as meddlsome

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned French President's remarks about the unrest and riots in Iran as as political libeling and meddlesome.

Iran’s Leader underlines unity among Muslims

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslims, Shias and Sunnis alike, to beware of the plots aimed at sowing discord among them, saying the Islamic world can claim its rightful place in global geopolitics through unity.

Report: Mossad-backed sabotage plot in Isfahan foiled

The Iranian intelligence ministry has reportedly thwarted a plot by members of a network affiliated with the Israeli regime to blow up a sensitive defense industry center in Iran’s central city of Isfahan.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 233

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

In letter to UN, Iran explains retaliatory raids on N Iraq, says terrorists targeting Iranians

Iran writes to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to elaborate on the reasons why it recently chose to use military force against the "separatist terror groups holed up in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region", explaining that terrorists have used Iraqi territory to carry out armed attacks against civilians and Iran's infrastructure.

Report: Tehran streets relatively calm despite call for protests

Organizers of anti-government protests and riots in the Iranian capital Tehran failed to gather huge momentum on Wednesday, according to an official Iranian news agency.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 232: Zelensky says Ukraine has 10% of air defenses it needs

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran’s nuclear chief confirms launch of new centrifuges at Natanz nuclear site

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirms the UN atomic agency’s report that Tehran has started uranium enrichment using new centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility.

Iran Leader: Enemies reacted clumsily to Iranian nation’s progress by plotting riots

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei played down a wave of scattered riots in different Iranian cities as an enemy plot designed as a “clumsy and foolish” reaction to the Iranian nation’s progress and initiatives.

President Raisi: Unity basic strategy for Islamic world

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stressed the significance of unity within the Islamic world, saying today unity is not a tactic, but a basic strategy for Muslims.

Iran FM raps West double standard, says legitimate demands different from riots

The Iranian foreign minister has censured 'double standard' approach by the West saying Iran will not allow its security to be targeted by others.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 231

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Judiciary official: Israeli spy captured in Iran’s Kerman Province

The judiciary head of the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman has announced the arrest of a person over alleged espionage for the Zionist regime of Israel.

Video: Iranian Asiatic cheetah Pirooz alive and kicking

A new video footage of Asiatic cheetah cub Pirooz, who was born in captivity over five months ago in the Iranian capital Tehran, was released on Monday, following rumors that the cub had been kidnapped.

Iran summons British envoy again for ‘meddling in internal affairs’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran on Monday for the third time in three weeks over the UK’s ‘interventions in Iran’s internal affairs’ and imposing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 230: Ukraine confirms 19 died, 105 wounded in Russia’s attacks on different cities

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iranian daily: Protests will only end with change in behavior of officials

Iranian daily Ettela’at has warned that “suppression” can only end the riots but not the protests, as rallies over the death of 22-yeard-old woman Mahsa Amini continue in different cities across the country.

Iranian FM: Tehran against supplying weapons to warring parties in Ukraine

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has once again reiterated the Islamic Republic’s opposition to supply weapons to either side of the conflict in Ukraine.

The case of Mahsa Amini under the spotlight of Iranian media

The death of Mahsa Amini and its repereussions, are still hitting the headlines in Iran. Official accounts say Miss Amini has died of a heart attack in police custody. Many reject this.

Report: IRNN playout hack caused Saturday night disruption in Iran TV news bulletin

Iran’s official IRNA news agency has quoted informed sources in the national radio and TV organization (IRIB) as saying that initial investigations show the Saturday night disruption in a live TV news bulletin was due to hacking of the News Network’s playout.

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